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All posts tagged "Lean"

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  The False Allure of Punishment

  The “punish ‘em when they’re not doing the right thing” mentality exists in far too many organizations despite the fact that it is a demonstrably ineffective way of driving improved performance. Given the ineffectiveness of the “punish...

  • Posted April 19, 2018
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  Anger, Respect, and Productivity

  Showing respect for workers makes all the difference in worker attitudes and product quality. And why is showing respect for workers of such supreme importance? Because not showing respect triggers anger (that great enemy of productivity and...

  • Posted April 5, 2018
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  Yogi Berra: Lean Management Guru

  Yogi knew that if he wanted to improve his hitting he had to move far beyond blaming himself. He had to carefully analyze, with the help of coaches, all aspects of his work process, hitting a baseball....

  • Posted March 20, 2018
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  Being Blinded by Machine Utilization Rate

  We build more than our customer needs just to not waste production capacity. It’s magical thinking and it’s intoxicating. And thinking this way has a direct, negative impact on profitability. So what are some steps that can...

  • Posted February 21, 2018
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  Nick Foles, Second-Stringer, Delivers for the Eagles

  So what’s to be learned from this workplace called the Super Bowl? What’s to be learned about driving championship performance in any workplace, be it a factory, a corporate office, a warehouse, or a hospital? There are...

  • Posted February 8, 2018
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  Enroll Now for Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training

  Whether you are a member of a quality team, a quality manager, or desire to obtain a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt noncredit certification for your own professional development, this course is appropriate for you. Program highlights...

  • Posted January 23, 2018
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  The Incredible Power of the Uncommon and Unexpected

  Lackluster employee engagement seems all too common these days. Especially when it's so easy to create employee experiences that drive higher levels of motivation, confidence, and, most importantly, a sense of belonging to the organization. Unexpected. Personal....

  • Posted January 10, 2018
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  The Greatest Gift Any Employer Can Give

  The greatest gift that any employer can give to an employee is something very simple: Letting individual employees know that they are respected and that the company depends upon their individual knowledge and creativity. Personal recognition is...

  • Posted December 20, 2017
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  The False Allure of Complexity

  The allure of complexity blurs vision. There’s something about the way in which we human beings think that leads us to an infatuation with complex solutions. But they don't drive continuous improvement. The only way we’re going...

  • Posted December 6, 2017
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  Too Many Cowboys, Not Enough Pit Crew Members

  Organizations that employ a lot of pit crew members are productive and profitable. Organizations inhabited by a lot of cowboys aren’t. And it all starts with WIIFM, “What’s in it for me?”

  • Posted November 8, 2017
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